Meares Funeral Home

Floyd Creech

May 1, 2026

Floyd Carroll Creech, 69, passed away peacefully May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on February 24, 1957, in Morehead City, North Carolina, he was the son of the late George Carroll Creech and Dorothy Hemby Creech.

At the age of eleven, Floyd moved to La Grange, North Carolina, where he was raised on the family...

Roger Pulley

Apr 26, 2026

Roger Dale Pulley, 82, of Mullins, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He is now reunited with his daughter, Amy, a reunion that brings comfort and peace to those who knew and loved him.

Born on October 12, 1943, in Mullins, South Carolina,...

L.G. Winkler

Apr 18, 2026

L.G. Winkler, 90, of Mullins, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at MUSC Marion Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, Georgia, the son of the late Robert E. Lee Winkler and the late Missouri Mandy Garrett Winkler.

L.G. leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to his country, his community, and his fellowman....

Gwen Campbell

Apr 12, 2026

Gwendolyn H. Campbell, 93, of Nichols passed away peacefully at Forest Acres Acute Care in Columbia on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born in Horry County on June 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Robert Huggins and the late Clara Belle Grainger Shelley.

Gwen held a deep love for her family and friends that lived...

Hoyt Sanderson

Mar 31, 2026

Hoyt Ray Sanderson, 86, of Mullins passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love for his family and community. He was born in Dillon County on February 7, 1940, the son of the late Berry Sanderson and the late Juanita Johnson...

Dr. Albert Johnson

Mar 29, 2026

Dr. Albert W. Johnson, 81, of Nichols, passed away peacefully at McLeod Hospice House surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born in Mullins, South Carolina on July 19, 1944, the son of the late Mayberry Johnson and the late Margaret Dawsey Johnson.

Dr. Johnson grew up in the Pleasant...

Sonnie Shelley

Mar 22, 2026

Sondra "Sonnie" Lovett Shelley, 76, passed away at home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.

Born on March 3, 1950, in Mullins, SC, Sonnie was the beloved daughter of the late Dock Lovett and Mildred Bullock Lovett. She grew up in the Spring Branch community of Horry County, where...

Alice Norton Barnes

Mar 22, 2026

Alice Norton Barnes, formerly of Marion, SC, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2026, in Charleston, SC. Born in Marion, Alice spent her early years in the community before relocating to Denver, where she spent much of her professional life. After retiring, she returned to Marion to care for her parents and lived there for many years before moving...

Michael Rowell

Feb 28, 2026

Michael Rowell, 73, of Columbia and formerly of Nichols, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center while surrounded by his family. He was born in Marion County on April 2, 1952, the son of the late William Roland Rowell and the late Miriam Causey Rowell.

Michael was an avid outdoorsman...

Eula Mae Strickland

Feb 24, 2026

Eula Mae Small Strickland, 97, of Nichols passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. She was born in Horry County on September 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Jacob Foster Small and the late Millie Jane Small.

Mrs. Strickland...